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Newspaper
Norfolk Virginian
Location
Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1897
Page
2
Fragmentary ad mentions Thom Sow YOU Complete Line of Mor S200 Bette and OUR 2.00 PATRIOT shoes with neat dressy style. References same factory stock and limited availability at HELLEWS STOTT, STOTT, 6 BANK ST, OPPO. COURT TIONURI.
A dealer advertises a varied stock for weddings and presents including the best storage and diamond specials. The sale highlights a long mid summer extension and notable pieces from Elgin Fremwind Witches with emphasis on diamonds. The shop location is given as old No. 155, new No. 213 Main street.
The world renowned salve claims to cure tinls bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chillblains corns and all skin eruptions with a money back guarantee if not perfect. Priced at 25 cents per box and sold by Burrow Martin & Co through local outlets.
A detailed account of ongoing public celebrations featuring military drill by the Portsmouth Tufles, prize rifle and bayonet competitions, wrestling matches, swimming feats, and a popular vote trophy. Officials from the Fourth Virginia Regiment attended as did Major Warren and Captain Warren, with crowds enjoying fireworks, music, and a grand display that surpassed last year’s event.
Dr Lankford and his bride completed a three month voyage through Europe returning to Norfolk via New York and Philadelphia. They visited Gibraltar Genoa Venice Switzerland Paris and London before sailing home aboard the City of Rome. They will reside at 189 Grandy street and the doctor resumed practice at once.
The funeral of Mrs Martha A Lewis wife of Mr C C Lowla was held yesterday afternoon from the family residence on Princess Anne avenue. Rev B J Ticker of Fr Wnaul's Episcopal church conducted the service. Interment followed at Minweed. The funeral of Mrs Molle Gallop wife of Mr Chinrlva Gallop took place yesterday from her residence on Mrin ess Annerow. Rev OO W TT Edwards of Certegy Methodist church conducted the service. Interment was at Fimwood.
A distraught scene unfolds in Olambus Mississippi as a Black woman named Annsuch, suspected of smallpox, escapes custody. She flees a church, triggers a panic, is chased out, later found dead with her skull crushed in a field.
Juneau reports steamers Chiy of Kingston Parretton Rosalle and Mieen carried over 900 people from Sound ports and San Francisco in recent days. Wagons and horses suffer in mire at Skaguay and Dyea supply routes are strained. Merchants ship food and lumber toward Skagway for Yukon travelers.
The schooner Wade Armament, outward from Wilmington, was wrecked on the north jetty near Charleston. The crew of about thirty lives were lost, rescued after clinging to rocks for hours. cargo of corn and vegetables valued lost. vessel not insured.
Sept 1 The customs department ruled that goods made by prison labor in Intecumda are prohibited under the new tariff. Collectors are told to permit all products from countries with preferential treatment to enter unless excluded by reciprocity. The order does not apply to the United States, Ottawa, Ont.
The schooner Jarl Cook arrived from New York with its jibboom and head gear carried away after colliding with the Ocean Line steamer Gate City from Savannah near Mee Harbor. Hecht, superintendent of Census, Washington, reports Min8 N.0D. Merth of Boston chosen as next census superintendent. appointment to follow legislation.
Sunday services drew large crowds across several churches. Rev Dr Joudus of Bristol Va Tenn preached at Reemagon Street Baptist before leaving town, praising his parishioners' response and noting Freemason Street Baptist Church’s approval of his preaching.
Sowing the Wind features Manager Leath and Ph Lo at the Academy of Music on Thursday September 9 with matinee and night shows. The burlesque 1492, a long running New York spectacle, opens next Monday with a large cast of seventy performers led by a noted comic duo and vocalists.
The J. J. Hamilton with Captain Crawley aboard lay at anchor off Athiniae City when a heavy east northeast blow carried away the main mast and sails. Bound from New York to Lotthmore with a full cement cargo, she leaked badly until reaching harbor. A protest was filed with Captain George F. Phillips and a survey was set for today to assess damage and repairs.
September 6 1897 forecast reports generally fair conditions in Washington Virginia and North Carolina with variable to easterly winds. Port calendar shows sun rise at 641 am high water 6 01 am and 6 38 pm and low water at 12 00 midnight and 12 38 pm.
The Norfolk Weather Bureau observe section lists twenty four hour data with maximum and minimum temperatures, normal values, and rainfall. The report notes no departure from normal since January and records mean humidity at eighty percent. A. J. Gray signs as observer.
The Texas yacht moved out to sea after days at Newport News as other ships of the squadron prepare for evolutions. A revenue cutter and the Puritan of Terror monitor were present near Lambert's Point. An excursion to Jamestown aboard the Pocahontas departs Clyde Line wharf at 6 pm on Wednesday September Std to benefit the new Kent hospital, drawing many women volunteers.
An old advert promotes Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic as a remedy for chills from malaria. It asserts the tonic contains quinine in a tasteless form, appealing to both children and adults with a claim of easy taste and relief, though pricing appears garbled.
Special notice states bas relief photographs have been reduced in price enabling all to purchase. Call and see them. The advert mentions the most wonderful photograph ever patented and lists T. Camparle at Datentine Building 340-344 Main St.
In this eleg regimence of her husband No M4 Princess Anne se Hue a funeral took place Monday afternoon at 4 oclock from the mhoye rshlenive. MANNING At Atlantic View Wrighty ville NM Daisy King youngest daughter of Captain and Mrs Edward Wilson Manning after shortness.
A historic advertisement promotes a digestive tonic as a cure for dyspepsia and indigestion. It stresses the eater’s imprudence, promises rapid recovery, and claims strong medical endorsement. The tone mirrors early health ads touting a universal remedy with absolute efficacy.
A promotional note for a promotional volume on General Robert E. Lee celebrated by Dr Edmund Jennings, Mrs Roger A. Pryor and others. The work, issued by the Royal Publishing Company of Richmond Virginia, promises lavish illustrations and exclusive subscription sales.
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